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Delhi Pushes For Faster, Transparent Fire NOCs After Goa Nightclub Fire
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday ordered a revamp of Delhi's fire safety NOC process, aiming to make it simpler and faster for businesses. The move comes after a nightclub fire in Goa killed 25 people, exposing gaps in fire safety nationwide.
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"Friend, Philosopher, Guide": Minister As Delhi Forms 2 Pollution Panels
New Delhi: Two days after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level review meeting, the Delhi government on Saturday formally notified the constitution of a new Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation and a High-Level Implementation Committee.
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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More Beds, New Shelters, Heaters: Inside Delhi's Winter Action Plan
Delhi recorded its season's lowest temperature yesterday, on December 1, when the minimum dipped to 5.7 degree Celsius. On Tuesday, the minimum temperature rose slightly to 9.6 degree Celsius, but remained lower than normal for this time of year.
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Rekha Gupta Presses Neighbouring States For Urgent Joint Action On Delhi Air
The issue of Delhis worsening air pollution took centre stage at the Northern Zonal Council meeting, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urging neighbouring states for immediate and coordinated action.
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Delhi Government Schools To Get Modern Sports Facilities, Training Programmes
Officials said the plan will include sports grounds, multipurpose auditoriums, and professional coaching in disciplines such as cricket, boxing, taekwondo, football, and swimming.
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9,000 Challans, 500 Inspections In 24 Hours As Delhi Steps Up Pollution Enforcement
Delhi authorities carried out over 500 inspections and issued more than 9,000 vehicular challans in the past 24 hours as part of ongoing efforts to control pollution. As per official data, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 202 on Wednesday.
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Delhi's Air Getting Cleaner? Today's Air Quality Figure Best In 7 Years
Delhi recorded its cleanest air in seven years today, with the city's Air Quality Index or AQI reading at 291 -- significantly better than 381 in 2024 and 415 in 2023, shows official data from the Environment Department.
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'Drink It If It's Clean': AAP Dares BJP Over Yamuna's Cleanliness Claim
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has challenged the BJP-led government to prove Yamuna is clean ahead of Chhath Puja, daring Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of Yamuna water."
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Explained: A To Z Of Delhi's 'Green' Crackers Debate
As Diwali approaches, Delhi is again at the centre of a legal debate over firecrackers. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will request the Supreme Court to allow the use of certified green firecrackers.
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"Diwali Incomplete Without Fireworks": Delhi Chief Minister's Supreme Court Appeal
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made an 'allow green firecrackers or Diwali will feel incomplete' appeal to the Supreme Court Monday ahead of a formal hearing Wednesday.
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1,800 Designs Submitted For Delhi's First Official Logo
Delhi is set to get its first official logo, a move that the government says will give the national capital a distinct visual identity for the first time.
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Delhi Gets Six Switching Substations To Power 1,200 E-Buses
Delhi Chief Minister on Wednesday inaugurated six new switching sub-stations at key DTC bus depots, aimed at providing dedicated electricity for nearly 1,200 e-buses and strengthening the city's electric public transport network.
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Delhi's Mental Health Institute Has No MRI, CT Machines, Spot Check Reveals
A surprise inspection by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday exposed gaps at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
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Durga Puja Politics: AAP's 'PM Photo' Charge, BJP's 'Arvind Kejriwal' Reply
Durga puja in Delhi this year is set to begin on a contentious note as the ruling BJP and the Opposition Aam Aadmi Party lock horns over which party wants political mileage for its leaders.
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Delhi Pushes For Faster, Transparent Fire NOCs After Goa Nightclub Fire
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday ordered a revamp of Delhi's fire safety NOC process, aiming to make it simpler and faster for businesses. The move comes after a nightclub fire in Goa killed 25 people, exposing gaps in fire safety nationwide.
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"Friend, Philosopher, Guide": Minister As Delhi Forms 2 Pollution Panels
New Delhi: Two days after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level review meeting, the Delhi government on Saturday formally notified the constitution of a new Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation and a High-Level Implementation Committee.
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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More Beds, New Shelters, Heaters: Inside Delhi's Winter Action Plan
Delhi recorded its season's lowest temperature yesterday, on December 1, when the minimum dipped to 5.7 degree Celsius. On Tuesday, the minimum temperature rose slightly to 9.6 degree Celsius, but remained lower than normal for this time of year.
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Rekha Gupta Presses Neighbouring States For Urgent Joint Action On Delhi Air
The issue of Delhis worsening air pollution took centre stage at the Northern Zonal Council meeting, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urging neighbouring states for immediate and coordinated action.
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Delhi Government Schools To Get Modern Sports Facilities, Training Programmes
Officials said the plan will include sports grounds, multipurpose auditoriums, and professional coaching in disciplines such as cricket, boxing, taekwondo, football, and swimming.
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9,000 Challans, 500 Inspections In 24 Hours As Delhi Steps Up Pollution Enforcement
Delhi authorities carried out over 500 inspections and issued more than 9,000 vehicular challans in the past 24 hours as part of ongoing efforts to control pollution. As per official data, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 202 on Wednesday.
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Delhi's Air Getting Cleaner? Today's Air Quality Figure Best In 7 Years
Delhi recorded its cleanest air in seven years today, with the city's Air Quality Index or AQI reading at 291 -- significantly better than 381 in 2024 and 415 in 2023, shows official data from the Environment Department.
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'Drink It If It's Clean': AAP Dares BJP Over Yamuna's Cleanliness Claim
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has challenged the BJP-led government to prove Yamuna is clean ahead of Chhath Puja, daring Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of Yamuna water."
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Explained: A To Z Of Delhi's 'Green' Crackers Debate
As Diwali approaches, Delhi is again at the centre of a legal debate over firecrackers. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will request the Supreme Court to allow the use of certified green firecrackers.
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"Diwali Incomplete Without Fireworks": Delhi Chief Minister's Supreme Court Appeal
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made an 'allow green firecrackers or Diwali will feel incomplete' appeal to the Supreme Court Monday ahead of a formal hearing Wednesday.
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1,800 Designs Submitted For Delhi's First Official Logo
Delhi is set to get its first official logo, a move that the government says will give the national capital a distinct visual identity for the first time.
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Delhi Gets Six Switching Substations To Power 1,200 E-Buses
Delhi Chief Minister on Wednesday inaugurated six new switching sub-stations at key DTC bus depots, aimed at providing dedicated electricity for nearly 1,200 e-buses and strengthening the city's electric public transport network.
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Delhi's Mental Health Institute Has No MRI, CT Machines, Spot Check Reveals
A surprise inspection by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday exposed gaps at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
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Durga Puja Politics: AAP's 'PM Photo' Charge, BJP's 'Arvind Kejriwal' Reply
Durga puja in Delhi this year is set to begin on a contentious note as the ruling BJP and the Opposition Aam Aadmi Party lock horns over which party wants political mileage for its leaders.
